Accepting New Patients
  
          
  
            Benedict K. Tiong, MD
      
            - Rheumatology
 
         Average rating: 
        
                      
5.0
                  
        
      
    
  
      
      Santa Monica Rheumatology
    
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      2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 540,       Santa Monica, CA 90404 
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  About
      Dr. Ben Tiong completed medical school at New York Medical College and did his internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA. He also completed a rheumatology fellowship at UCLA. Of note, Dr. Tiong completed his undergraduate education at UCLA and grew up in Los Angeles.
    
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Education
Medical Board Certifications
Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
              Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
          Fellowship
Rheumatology, UCLA Medical Center - Rheumatology, 2018
          Residency
Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2016
          Degrees
MD, New York Medical College, 2013
              MS, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2007
          Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
 - Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021
 
Locations
Santa Monica
  
          
                          
          Santa Monica Rheumatology
      
                      
              Santa Monica Rheumatology
      
      Rheumatology    
        Hospital Affiliations
            Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
      
        
  
            UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
      
        
  Insurance
- Aetna
 - Anthem Blue Cross
 - Blue Shield of California
 - Centivo
 - Cigna
 - First Health
 - Health Net of California
 - Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
 - Medicare Advantage
 - MultiPlan
 - UFCM Health System
 - Prime Health Services
 - Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
 - TRICARE
 - UnitedHealthcare
 
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
 - Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020, 2021
 
Reviews
				
					Overall Rating:
				
			
			
        5.0
      
      
    157 total ratings | 111 reviews
  
                                          
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                          						5.0
					
					
					September 30, 2025
				Very impressed with his approach, communication, and thoroughness.
          
				
                                          
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
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					September 30, 2025
				He was very informative and thorough as he explained all the steps that would be taken and what we were looking for and how to possible treat my ailment
          
				
                                          
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                          						5.0
					
					
					September 29, 2025
				Dr. Tiong was very kind, professional , thorough and caring. He listened to everything I had to say and he checked on everything. He was the best!
          
				
                                          
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                          						5.0
					
					
					September 26, 2025
				Dr. Tiong consistently demonstrates knowledge, attention to detail, and empathy during each of our appointments.
          
				
                                          
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                                                        
                          						5.0
					
					
					September 24, 2025
				We need more doctors like him. He is very patient, kind & an exceptional listener.